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A Call To Action: Why Now Is the Most Exciting Time I’ve Seen in 30 Years of Business as an Organizing Consultant - by Barbara Hemphill- Create Your Own Kitchen Makeover - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Mary DykstraI have worked with a number of people over the years who have called saying they feel overwhelmed when they walk into their kitchens and are inundated by counter clutter, cupboard chaos, and fridge fright. Ever feel like your home life is out of control and you are overwhelmed by the state of ...
Views: 1396 - Shared Life, Shared Space, Shared Schedules - Tips for couples getting organized - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from Mary DykstraDo you share space with a loved one and find it challenging at times because you have very different organizing or time management styles? I have a number of women and men who call asking for organizing help frustrated with their spouse/significant other's habits. When I enter the situation, ...
Views: 1965 - Better Your Time Management with Time Blocking - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Barby IngleWhen you are in chronic pain or chronically ill, you can manage better if you are organized and goal oriented. I like to practice something I learned called Time Blocking. We typically practice this in project management without knowing that there is a name for it. We have to get things done ...
Views: 1470(2 votes) - Three Steps to Creating Space Financially - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Andrea NovakowskiOrder is a lovely thing; On disarray it lays its wing, Teaching simplicity to sing. - Anna Hempstead Branch All of the organization gurus recommend choosing a small space first, setting a timer and beginning. From a financial perspective, that small space is your purse or ...
Views: 1229(1 vote) - Common Mistakes in Home Filing and How to Correct Them - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxYou put in the time and gotten started on a home filing system. But you still don’t feel like you can relax. You don’t think you’re any more organized then you were before you had a system. You may have fallen into some common home filing system pitfalls. Making these mistakes can make getting ...
Views: 1480 - ***Laundry Room Organizers that can Make your Life a Little Easier - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Get OrganizedWith mountains of dirty clothes, bedding and towels landing in your laundry room each week, it pays to find ways to keep your space organized. You need to have at your fingertips anything that would send you to another room in order to complete your laundry task. Eyeglasses For ...
Views: 2206 - Caring For Your Photocopier - by Submitted on May 04, 2011 from Andy Frankson-SmithCaring for your businesses office photocopier is an essential task for an essential piece of kit which helps you get every day tasks done in a jiffy – just think what life would be like without your shiny multipurpose friend? I shudder to imagine what it was like. In order to keep the office ...
Views: 1225 - So You Want To Clean Out A Photocopier Drum? - by Submitted on May 04, 2011 from Andy Frankson-SmithA photocopier is possibly one of the most important pieces of equipment in today’s office environment ranging from the multi-million dollar corporation spanning several countries to the sole trader in their home office. Just like a motor vehicle, a photocopier requires some essential and regular ...
Views: 2925 - Be closer to your goals, forgetting the time – wasters - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Marina JanakievskaLots persons fight with time management. They act and act all the time, but couldn’t achieve anything they’ve planned, it looks like the days do not give sufficient hours, or the year sufficient months - rather then of operating they deal to spend their time. They arise, open the PC to see ...
Views: 987(1 vote) - How To Maximize Your Time with 9 Rejuvenating Tips - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Marilyn BohnDiscover 9 rejuvenating tips on how to maximize your time and how to get rid of clutter. Saturday was one of those days when I needed to work and I wanted time to do some fun stuff like quilting a quilt for my daughter. I set the timer and worked on work stuff one hour and then I did the fun ...
Views: 1277(1 vote) - How To Get Rid Of Clutter Using 5 Effective Proven Tips - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Marilyn BohnAre you discouraged by magazine articles that set the expectation for organizing too high? Here are 5 proven and powerful tips for getting rid of clutter in just a few minutes. My daughter had eye surgery a few years ago and when she was released from the clinic she was given a pair of snazzy ...
Views: 1404 - ***Kitchen Organizers that Can Help Reduce Clutter - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Get OrganizedThe kitchen is the activity hub of most homes. Not only do we prepare meals here, but we gather with our family and friends to reconnect and bond as well. In many homes, the kitchen also serves as homework central. This is the room where we pay our bills and deliberate important decisions. It’s ...
Views: 1663 - Reduce Paperwork and Stress in Your Home - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxOrganizing home paperwork is not most people’s idea of a pleasant Saturday afternoon activity. Consequently paperwork tends to get out of control in our homes. We make plans to file bills, recycle old magazines, and shred bank statements. And we really did plan on doing it, yet some way we are ...
Views: 1146 - Eleven Key Answers for Organization when you have ADHD - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Carol GignouxStructure gives you the ability to follow a routine and daily agenda; get your bills paid, keep up with your professional tasks at work, manage your relationships, get places on time, know where you put things, etc. A lack of structure causes the opposite result. So there is great importance in ...
Views: 2175 - ***Closet Organizers that Can Tame your Messy Wardrobe - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2011 from Get OrganizedIn the 1999 film “Fight Club,” the apartment of Edward Norton’s character mysteriously explodes, leaving him without a house. Not at all reflective of how close he himself came to death, Norton says, “I had it all. I had a stereo that was very decent, a wardrobe that was getting very ...
Views: 2805(1 vote) - Increasing Your Personal Efficiency: Get More Done with Less - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Maya WillisIn today's world, there always seems to be a focus on "more, more, more." Most people seem focused on finding ways to make more money, own more possessions, and occupy more of their time with work and other worthwhile pursuits. While some of these tendencies can be quite productive and even ...
Views: 932 - Emergency Preparedness and Home Organization Plans - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Maya WillisAlthough you might ordinarily think of home organization plans as simply a way to clear up clutter and increase personal efficiency, sometimes there is a safety aspect to consider. There are many different kinds of emergencies that can occur in a home, many of which you may have no control over. ...
Views: 900 - What is a Professional Organizer, Anyway? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from joshua zerkelWith the incredible explosion of organizing TV shows, books, and magazine articles, many people are taking active steps to combat clutter in their homes, offices, and lives. Often, the easiest and most efficient way to get organized is to work with a Professional Organizer – a professional who ...
Views: 831 - Be Prepared When Emergency Strikes - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Sue BeckerThe recent series of disasters in Japan, as well as unrest in many parts of the world, should have us all thinking a little bit more about whether or not we’re prepared for an unexpected disaster. Whether caused by Mother Nature or a human being, an emergency can throw our lives into chaos – ...
Views: 1075(1 vote) - Get Things Done to be Ready for Anything - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Sue BeckerMy crusade to make this the year to “get things done when they need to be done” paid off in many ways recently. Several events, both personal and business, came up at the last minute, and I was able to attend them without missing a beat because I was caught up on everything I’d needed to get ...
Views: 982 - 5 Quick Tips to Improve Home Filing - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxAre there days when you wish your home filings system ran a faster and easier? You may work from home or only use your home filing system to store and organize the essential documents, bills, and receipts of your home either way you probably access your home filing system every day, or you ...
Views: 2022 - 7 Tips on How To Get Your Spouse Organized - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Marilyn BohnDo you find yourself nagging your spouse to get rid of clutter and to organize? Nagging doesn’t work and can drive a wedge between you. These 7 tips will help get your spouse organized without nagging. As a professional organizer one question I am often asked is, “How do I get my husband to ...
Views: 7182(1 vote) - How To Organize For Spring---4 Fresh Tips - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Marilyn BohnEveryone is thinking about spring cleaning which makes it a perfect time for Spring Organizing. Get Rid of Clutter and welcome spring in your home with 4 fresh organizing tips. The calendar says it is spring so it seems like a good time to do some spring organizing. However the weather ...
Views: 1305 - Organization of a Home Office: Five Tips for Staying Organized - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Jerri PalumboWhen you start any type of business, you need to make sure that you have an organized, efficient space to work in. The organization of a home office might seem like a simple task or even something that you do not really need to worry about. However, you really need to make sure that you take the ...
Views: 1027 - Organize Your Finances | How to Organize your Financial Documents - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleHow long did it take you to locate the documents you needed to do your taxes? If your answer was more than 'two minutes', then its time to organize your finances. Why organize your financial paperwork? 1. You'll reduce stress. Financial matters are often fear-inducing on the best of ...
Views: 1616(1 vote) - Mentoring Program – Find the Guiding Light for Your Business - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Business BankingSocrates mentored Plato. Plato mentored Aristotle. And Aristotle mentored Alexander the Great. The conclusion? To be successful, you need a guiding light, a direction, a mentor. If you are planning to start up your own small enterprise, or have started it, to make it successful, it’s a good idea ...
Views: 773 - Reducing Paper - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Donna LindleyPaperwork or paperyuck!?! Did you know that the United States Postal Service processes an average of 584 million pieces of mail each day?! Whether it is junk mail, papers from school, magazines, newspapers, bills, coupons, etc., the average household is overflowing with paper. Paper overload is ...
Views: 1125 - ***Shoe Organizers to Tame Your Whole Collection - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Get OrganizedWe all know a shoe addict. Ever since Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker made her love of Manolo Blahnik’s known as Carrie Bradshaw on HBO’s hit show, women around the globe have been justifying their enormous shoe collections. As Carrie famously said on the show, “I like my money right ...
Views: 2497 - Decrease Clutter, Decrease Your Stress - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Janice RussellApril is Stress Awareness Month. Most people are already aware of stress in their lives! But did you know stress is a major cause of clutter? There is schedule clutter because we have more tasks, obligations, and activities than we have hours in the day. There is physical clutter, which ...
Views: 1185 - Do You Know Your Numbers? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Bob RobinsonUse any search engine and type in the phrase ‘Know your numbers‘. The search engine will identify dozens upon dozens of web-sites focused on the importance of knowing your numbers when it comes to health related matters. You will find that virtually all of the web sites are very legitimate ...
Views: 1298 - How To Organize Your Garage Once And For All - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Marilyn Bohn7 time-proven organizing tips for your garage. Do you want your garage to be user friendly? Then you’re in luck with these 7 tested tips that help you in getting rid of clutter in a snap. The curtain is yellow on the door window that goes out to our garage. It is the color of the outside ...
Views: 1433 - How To Organize Now For More Summer Fun Later - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Marilyn BohnSpring organizing gives you the jump on summer fun. 8 valuable tips will have you organized in no time. It is such a gorgeous spring day I washed my car. I will wonder where I am now that I don’t have to look out of windows covered with smudged gunk the tires spray on the windows and rear ...
Views: 1213 - ***Laundry Room Organizers for Busy Housekeepers - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Get OrganizedYour worst nightmare may include a mountain of dirty laundry and a closet-sized laundry room. That’s an exaggeration, of course, but a poorly organized laundry room can sometimes make you feel like that’s what you are up against. With an efficient and well-organized laundry room, the endless ...
Views: 2090 - A Review of the Awakened Life by Wayne Dyer - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Ben SandersonMany people have flourished after learning from the program called The Awakened Life by Wayne Dyer. In several ways, studying the program opens your mind to a completely new realm of possibilities all around you. Rather than concentrating on what you believe is possible, The Awakened Life helps ...
Views: 1280 - Sell Used Textbooks for Money - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Jennifer HarlanSome people especially college students discover that selling used books for money does them great, with regards to maintaining their everyday budget. Selling used school textbooks helps both the seller and the buyer - the former earns money, and also the latter paying for the desired purchase ...
Views: 761 - 3 Time-Tested Organizing Tips For Clearing Clutter - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Marilyn BohnClearing clutter is as easy as pie with these 3 time-tested organizing tips. Listen to your mother--she's always right. Want to start a family fight over clearing clutter in your home? Today I am sharing a true experience. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent--not that ...
Views: 1259 - How To Delegate When Getting Rid Of Clutter Using 9 Vital Tips - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Marilyn BohnLearn the art of delegation to have fun and to save you time and energy when getting rid of clutter. The neighborhood kids wanted to go to different homes and do a service project. We were asked to come up with a project that teens could do in our home. As I thought about what they could do I ...
Views: 1120 - ***Organizing Saves Money - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Get OrganizedIf you have money and time to spare, please skip this article. Saving money is fashionable again. After you cut out your coffee-house latte, consolidate trips to save gas, and switch your cellular phone plan, what’s left? How about getting organized as a way to fatten your wallet? Can a few ...
Views: 1398 - Organize Your Off-Season Clothing and Accessories - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Maya WillisUnless you live in a climate that has similar weather all year long, you undoubtedly have different summer and winter wardrobes. Although some people simply leave all their clothes in the same closet year-round, this method can make it difficult to utilize closet space in the most efficient ...
Views: 1571 - Organize Your Home before Getting a New Pet - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Maya WillisIf you are planning to adopt a new pet into your family, it can be well worth your time and effort to get your home properly organized and arranged in advance. Too many times families adopt a puppy or a kitten, only to discover after it's too late that there are dangerous safety hazards or messy ...
Views: 831 - Organize Your Child's Stuffed Toy Collection - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Maya WillisA large stuffed toy collection can make it significantly more difficult to keep your child's room neat and tidy. In fact, sometimes even a small stuffed toy collection can be challenging. Most stuffed toy collections consist of some animals that a child plays with on a regular basis - or even ...
Views: 1776 - Get Your Deck or Patio Organized for Spring - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Maya WillisIf the upcoming spring season has you stressing about your disorganized deck or patio, don't despair. It can actually be quite simple to get your outdoor spaces into great shape. Spring is the perfect time to start fresh and get organized. Here are a few organizational tips you can use to get ...
Views: 1157 - 10 Simple Ways You Can Spring Clean Your Whole House - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxThe puddles on the sidewalks are growing and snow is slowly disappearing, the calendar confirms our suspicions that spring is just around the corner. Spring cleaning is a seasonal custom that brings us more than a clean home, it helps us embrace the new season, brings in the fresh air, and helps ...
Views: 2082(1 vote) - Your Environment: By Design or Accident? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Germaine PorcheAccording to the late Walter Hailey, a behavioral scientist and sales and marketing consultant, “People have 12,367 thoughts per day. Of those, 90 percent are automatic, and 84 percent are negative.” More than 12,000 thoughts! That’s a lot of self-talking going on. How do you think that might ...
Views: 1280(1 vote) - What has Unrealizable Fantasies Got to Do with Being Organized? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Germaine PorcheDo you have a picture in your mind of how you think your life should be? When chaos seems to seize the upper hand, we tend to have conversations with ourselves—conversations that, in truth, have no bearing on reality. See if you can hear yourself in any of these: • Things should always go as ...
Views: 1342(2 votes) - Creating a Party Design Board - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Shelby PhillipsTo help visualize how all the elements for a party will come together, create a “Party Design Board.” Much like an interior designer’s sample board, you’ll need a 2 x 3 foot corkboard, two pieces of ribbon the length of the board diagonally, and push pins. The first layer on the Party Design ...
Views: 1432(1 vote) - A Master To-Do List Can Free Up Your Brain - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Sue BeckerHave you ever said to yourself, “I have to remember to do such and such” but then forget to do such and such? If you’re like me, the older you get, the harder it is to remember things. I recently read the book Getting Organized in the Google Era which states that our brains can only hold five to ...
Views: 898 - ***Kitchen Organizers to Make a Home Chef's Life Simpler - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Get OrganizedThe size of the American household is shrinking, according to the results of the latest census. At the dawn of the twentieth century (1900), four people occupied the average home, but today that number is down to just 2.6. There are several logical explanations for this. Increased wealth, a ...
Views: 3729(2 votes) - Why You Can't Get Organized In A Weekend - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from joshua zerkelWhy You Can't Get Organized in a Weekend When talking with potential clients, I’m often struck by how distressed they sound with their organizing and productivity challenges, and how their businesses, and their lives, are affected by what’s going on in their space and systems. No doubt about ...
Views: 958 - Keys to being Organized in the Workplace - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from cedric riceOrganization in the workplace or anywhere else is crucial to our efficiency and peace of mind. There is nothing worse than being unorganized and running around looking for something wasting valuable time. There is a saying that if you want to get something done give it to a busy man. The busy ...
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